A Cambridge money transfer firm has been selected for a new initiative that identifies and nurtures start-ups with the potential to transform the workplace through innovation.

Money Mover will join the Future of Work programme, which has been set up by PwC in collaboration with scale-up programme SwiftScale. The 12-week programme takes 12 B2B start-ups from around the UK with a proven product and will support their growth through a combination of executive mentoring, corporate introductions and a business development curriculum.

Hamish Anderson, Money Mover CEO, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for Money Mover and we are extremely pleased to have been selected by PwC to join the cohort. The mentoring programme, the deep access to PwC and introductions to its corporate clients are of huge value and will accelerate both Money Mover’s sales pipeline and product development.”

The company offers a payments platform transforming the way small and medium-sized enterprises make international transfers. It does this by giving them the tools, transparency and pricing which until now, were only available to large corporates and institutions.

Adrian Bennett, fast-growth business leader at PwC for the South East, said: “Disruptive innovation in the workplace is creating new challenges and opportunities for business. Business models are evolving and new technologies and innovations are reshaping the world of work. By connecting our clients with start-ups at the forefront of emerging technology, we have the opportunity to help define the workplace of the future.

“We truly believe that collaboration and partnership is at the heart of successful innovation and we are excited to support emerging talent on their growth journey, by connecting them with the world’s most progressive and influential brands.”

Indeed, the programme aims to get participants together with decision makers and influencers within PwC and other large organisations, who can support their fast growing aspirations, with strategic advice and potential sales opportunities. To win a place in the scheme, Anderson had to pitch his company’s business idea to a panel of judges.

Other companies involved in the project include FlatClub, a platform which helps companies provide relocation support for junior staff, and Privitar, which wants to facilitate the ethical and safe use of data assets.

Alex Sainty, co-founder of SwiftScale, said: “We are delighted to work with PwC to inspire and initiate effective collaboration between the very best enterprise start-ups and large corporates. I believe the Future of Work programme represents an incredible opportunity for scale ups to learn from senior executives who understand the mechanics of large companies, such as PwC – and are perfectly suited to accelerating engagement.”